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Internal Assessment: IB Biology
Internal Assessment: IB Biology
Level/Marks
Complete/2
Partial/1
Not at all/0
Aspect 2
Controlling the Variables
Designs a method for the
effective control of the
variables.
Aspect 3
Developing a method for collection of
data
Develops a method that allows for the
collection of sufficient relevant data.
Partial/1
Not at all/0
Aspect 1
Recording raw data
Records appropriate quantitative and
associated qualitative raw data,
including units and uncertainties
where relevant.
Records appropriate quantitative and
associated qualitative raw data, but
with some mistakes or omissions.
Does not record any appropriate
quantitative raw data OR raw data is
incomprehensible.
Aspect 2
Processing raw data
Processes the quantitative
data correctly.
Aspect 3
Presenting raw data
Presents processed data appropriately
and, where relevant, includes error bars
and uncertainties.
Partial/1
Not at all/0
Aspect 1
Concluding
States a conclusion, with
justification, based on a reasonable
interpretation of the data.
States a conclusion based on a
reasonable interpretation of the
data.
States no conclusion OR the
conclusion is based on an
unreasonable interpretation of the
data.
Aspect 2
Evaluating Procedure(s)
Evaluates weaknesses and
limitations.
Identifies some weaknesses
and limitations, but the
evaluation is weak or missing.
Identifies irrelevant
weaknesses and limitations.
Aspect 3
Improving the Investigation
Suggests realistic improvements in
respect of identified weaknesses and
limitations.
Suggests only superficial improvements.
TOTAL: 13/18
Besides the three formative IA criteria, IBO asks teachers to judge student performance in two other areas:
Manipulative Skills and Personal Skills. Each of these criteria can earn a maximum of 6 points bring your
total possible IA score to 48 points. Remember, these 48 points are worth 24% of your overall IB score.
Manipulative Skills are evaluated in the lab during experiments throughout the course and include such
things as following instructions accurately, competency with lab equipment, and lab safety. Personal Skills
are evaluated once during the independently conducted Group 4 Experiment in late winter.
NOTE: All new content will be completed by early April. This will be followed by an intense review of as
much material as possible in preparation of the exam (external assessment) in May.
OPTIONS
SL only:
Option A: Human Nutrition & Health
Option B: Physiology of Exercise
Option C: Cells & Energy
HL only:
Topic 7: Nucleic Acids & Proteins
Topic 8: Cell Respiration & Photosynthesis
Topic 9: Plant Science
Topic 10: Genetics
Topic 11: Human Health & Physiology
SL and HL:
Option D: Evolution
Option E: Neurobiology & Behavior
Option F: Microbes & Biotechnology
Option G: Ecology & Conservation
HL only:
Option H: Further Human Physiol.
As you can see, Year 1 of IB Biology (Honors Biology) is very important!! Do not wait to review these topics
in May!! You may be taking several exams and as a result, study time becomes very precious and is never
enough. Time management is going to be essential to your success! Also, when you allocate study time in
May, you should focus on IBs detailed syllabus. You can access this syllabus through my website:
www.nphsscience.com (look under resources). For example, since you will not have time to study all the
material for every option, focus on two you feel most comfortable with in order to prepare for Paper 3.
NOTE: All students, regardless of whether they are SL or HL, will be expected to learn the material taught in
this class. Class exams are not differentiated by level.